Lia Zuvilivia

Lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Artist statement

My practice stems from a profound interest in the creative process: what drives it, from where it emerges and what is my part in it. The blurry line where the artist's work ends and art begins, that point in between, is what drives me. Using materials and embracing repetition, I observe and respond to what appears — in painting, sculpture, or site-specific interventions — while keeping the inquiry sharp, not only on the experience but on what is perceived and my relationship to it. For decades, the oval shape has been a constant element in my work. Repeating the same form and experiencing its infinite possibilities has gradually broadened and deepened my understanding, not only of what appears to be the same, of what is impermanent and transient, but also of the work and of myself as a being. It's a process of mutual growth. In the window interventions, these inquiries converge by making the permanent, impermanent, and transient visible. In these works, I utilize light filters, glass, and mirrors, which I cut, glue, and layer before attaching them to the glass panels of windows or doors. The process is meticulous, but when light interacts with these works, it alters their appearance and projects fleeting shadows onto the surrounding space, transforming what begins as a two-dimensional piece into dynamic compositions that change and evolve with time and in response to environmental conditions. Intrinsically spiritual, the work is a continuous practice of contemplation. I...

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